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A hysterosalpingogram (HSG), which is an X-ray picture of the uterus and the fallopian tubes, may also be performed to determine whether the woman?s fallopian tubes are blocked. If needed, a closer look at the inside of the uterus may be made with a hysteroscope, which is a tiny telescope inserted through the vagina. Using a hysteroscope, a doctor can see if the lining of the uterus is damaged or if abnormal growths such as fibroids (non-cancerous tumors) are present. A hysteroscope may also show the inside of the fallopian tubes.

If other tests do not show reasons for infertility, an exploratory surgical procedure such as laparoscopy (inserting a tiny camera or telescope through a small cut in the abdomen to look at the outside of the ovaries and uterus) may be done. Very rarely, laproscopy may be performed to observe or repair abnormalities, such as undescended testicles, in men who are infertile. All of these tests must be performed in a clinic, doctor?s office, or hospital outpatient department.

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